50 years of peace (the symbol)

The peace symbol turned 50 this year, and retailers of all sorts are embracing the iconic image for the holiday season. At Barneys New York, a Goyard Croisiere handbag ($1,695) can be customized with a hand-painted peace sign for an extra $310. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 16, 2014 10:12 AM PT

The peace sign turns 50 and pops up on everything from bags to leotards to Vans.

Corgi socks at Barneys New York, $68. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

An 8-foot-tall mock-decoupaged version of the peace symbol is showcased at the entrance of Barneys New York in Beverly Hills. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Barneys New York in Beverly Hills has posted signs wishing shoppers a “hippie holiday.” Creative director Simon Doonan’s groovy décor was inspired by the peace symbol’s 50th anniversary. “Our core customer is a baby boomer who has inherited parental wealth or maybe theyve made their own money but they still think of themselves as alternative, and the imagery of the counterculture still resonates with them,” Doonan says. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Proceeds from this peace sign hoody go to National Geographic. It’s $48.50 at Delia’s. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)

Elisa Ferares Peace 07 flat, $495. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)

Knit peace symbol scarf from Claires ($16) at www.claires.com. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)